Tim Bucher

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CEO at Agtonomy | ex-Apple | ex-Microsoft | ex-Dell | Tech Entrepreneur and Farmer @ Agtonomy
About Tim Bucher

I am a high-tech serial entrepreneur who has created several successful companies over the last 3 decades, taking one of them public and selling six others to tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, Dell, and Seagate. My expertise lies in consumer products, digital audio and video, data storage technology, cloud services, computer vision solutions, AgTech, and general device/service (IoT) ecosystems with special focus on product vision/strategy, engineering, UX, business development, and product marketing. I have served in executive roles directly for Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Michael Dell learning how those leaders achieved product innovations and expanded their businesses. I can span from high-level vision to hands-on implementation, always focused on innovation and creating new markets or growing existing ones.In addition to my product experience, I also have extensive experience growing and leading teams of all disciplines from sales to engineering to manufacturing and beyond. I am extremely passionate about motivating and leading teams to help make the impossible possible in order to find new business opportunities. I have extensive experience dealing with press, analysts, and serving as spokesperson for both large public companies and startups alike.In parallel with my tech career, I have extensive experience in the agriculture industry having built a successful olive oil, vineyard, and wine business over the course of several decades.

Tim Bucher's Current Company Details
Agtonomy

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CEO at Agtonomy | ex-Apple | ex-Microsoft | ex-Dell | Tech Entrepreneur and Farmer
Tim Bucher Work Experience Details
  • Agtonomy
    Ceo
    Agtonomy Jun 2020 - Present
    San Francisco, Us
  • Trattore Farms And Winery
    President And Founder
    Trattore Farms And Winery Sep 1998 - Present
    Founded a vineyard operation at the age of 16 followed by a commercial winery and olive oil company through the decades which has now turned into a multi-million dollar operation. The main retail center operates 7 days/week with major events taking place monthly. I oversee operations and technology infrastructure. GM who runs the day-to-day reports directly to me.
  • Scientific Games
    Chief Product Officer
    Scientific Games May 2018 - May 2020
    Las Vegas, Nv, Us
    Reporting to the CEO, I focused on finding new market opportunities for our global gaming products and services through innovation and new partnerships. I trail blazed several new initiatives including computer vision-related solutions used in gaming environments which received innovation of the year award for the industry in 2020. Created a deep partnership with AWS in developing many new cloud-based gaming services for the company.I managed a small US-based team of architects as well as SG India consisting of >1500 engineers, data analysts, and content developers during my tenure at SG.
  • Seagate Technology
    Svp And Gm, Consumer Solutions Group
    Seagate Technology Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
    Fremont, Ca, Us
    I arrived at Seagate through the acquisition of Lyve Minds, Inc., and took over the global consumer business which included product innovation, software and hardware engineering, partnerships, operations, and go-to-market teams.I grew the Consumer Business Unit to a $1.4B profitable business by instilling a disciplined approach to product development and sales as well as by launching innovative gaming products with Xbox, drone products with DJI, cloud solutions with Amazon, and new mobile products with HTC and JingDong.com which opened up new markets for Seagate and LaCie consumer products and services. Oversaw product strategy for the company while reducing OpEx of the Consumer BU by 50%, growing margins by more than 25%, and exceeding revenue plans every quarter. In addition, I serve as company spokesperson to both the press and Wall Street.
  • Lyve Minds, Inc.
    Founder And Ceo
    Lyve Minds, Inc. Oct 2012 - Aug 2015
    Founded a Silicon Valley software company focused on helping consumers manage all of their digital life memories. Through award-winning mobile applications, services, and devices, Lyve quickly became a leader in mobile photo and video management. Built the engineering, marketing, business development, operations, and service teams from the ground up. Company spokesperson appearing on television, radio, and in press. Sold company to Seagate Technology in 2015.
  • Tastingroom.Com
    Founder And Executive Chairman
    Tastingroom.Com Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
    New York, Us
    Created an on-line e-commerce company creating new forms of sampling technology plus utilizing big data analytics to create taste genomes. The company was sold to Lot18 (NYC) in 2012 which has continued to operate the TastingRoom “genome” service. Utilizing gas chromatography and mass spectrometers, created a large database of all compounds in thousands of wines and used custom software to do predictive analysis on consumer preference. Within 1.5-years of starting company, grew revenue to $10M annually shipping millions of "sampling kits" produced in a proprietary, patented manufacturing line that I designed and built.
  • Dell
    Vp, Consumer Software
    Dell Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Served as the Vice President of Consumer Software and Entertainment Content integrating premium content and personalization across all of Dell’s consumer product lines. Led the "netbook" line creation plus Dell's first foray into mobile/smartphone devices. Closed deals with large movie studios and music labels to pre-load content on Dell products per consumer orders.Came into Dell through their acquisition of ZING.
  • Zing Systems
    Founder And Ceo
    Zing Systems Jan 2005 - Jul 2007
    Founder and CEO of ZING Systems, a company that developed mobile software and hardware for a range of handheld wireless media devices for such companies as SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Yahoo!, and Sandisk. First company to stream various music services like Pandora to mobile devices. Built the engineering (hardware and software), service, business development, marketing, and operations teams from ground zero as well as oversaw the initial platform architecture and design. Was able to achieve multi-million dollar revenue in year 1 and reached being cash flow positive within 2 years from founding.In 2007, ZING was acquired by Dell, Inc. At time of sale, employees owned nearly 80% of company due to strong revenue and margins from an early stage.
  • Mirra, Inc.
    Chairman And Founder
    Mirra, Inc. 2002 - Sep 2005
    Us
    Founded the world's first "cloud storage service" for consumers which included devices that could communicate site to site to alleviate bandwidth constraints when sharing or transferring large files. Led all engineering efforts including both software and hardware development.Led the sale of the company to Seagate Technology in 2005.
  • Apple
    Svp, Macintosh Engineering
    Apple 2003 - 2005
    Cupertino, California, Us
    Oversaw development of all Mac mobile and desktop computers plus core technologies for iPod division. Led a 1200-person team consisting mostly of engineering and operations team members spanning silicon, systems, and software. Developed multi-touch technology which enabled all iPhone and iPad products. Transitioned the company from PowerPC to Intel platform which grew the company's business to new heights. Led the development of the Mac mini which was the first low-cost Mac available and which has contributed to billions in company revenue through the years. Was company spokesperson to press.
  • Microsoft
    Vp, Consumer Products
    Microsoft 1998 - 2002
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    After coming into Microsoft via the WebTV acquisition, led the development of several DVR products including DISH Network's DISHplayer and UltimateTV for DIRECTV. Also helped to lead the company's first gaming console, Xbox, which has become one of the most important product lines for the company. Worked closely with CEO on gaming strategy for Microsoft.
  • Webtv Networks
    Vp, Engineering And Operations
    Webtv Networks 1995 - 1998
    Part of the founding team to bring the Internet to the masses via the television. Worked on initial software and hardware plus ran the licensing team. Grew a large development team from the ground up launching millions of set top boxes with multiple companies such as Sony, Philips, Samsung, and RCA.Company was acquired by Microsoft in 1998.
  • The 3Do Company
    Engineering Manager
    The 3Do Company 1992 - 1995
    Us
    Developed world's first optical gaming console. Led system design and silicon design. Supported IPO which took place in 1994.
  • Next
    Engineering Manager
    Next 1990 - 1992
    Worked on first desktop NeXT computer. Eventually oversaw all engineering efforts on what was called the "68K" product line which accounted for 100% of the company's revenue. Worked closely with operations and manufacturing creating customized robotics to automate the building of all NeXT computers.
  • Sun Microsystems
    Designer/Architect
    Sun Microsystems 1986 - 1990
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Designed first desktop workstation for Sun, the 4/110 workstation. Helped develop first RISC processor, SPARC, for the company. Designed custom ASICs and systems for products which drove the company's core business.

Tim Bucher Skills

Entrepreneurship Product Management Start Ups Strategic Partnerships Mobile Devices Leadership Mobile Applications Product Marketing Cloud Computing Cross Functional Team Leadership Saas Strategy Software Engineering Software Development Consumer Electronics Scalability Team Leadership Go To Market Strategy Enterprise Software Product Development Business Development User Experience Program Management E Commerce Venture Capital Competitive Analysis Security Networking Analytics Executive Management Software As A Service

Tim Bucher Education Details

  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Computer Architecture
  • University Of California, Davis
    University Of California, Davis
    Computer And Electrical Engineering
  • Santa Clara University
    Santa Clara University
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